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Lorna Murray Hyland Obituary

Lorna Oefinger Murray Hyland passed away on June 21st, three days shy of her 87th birthday. She died from clotting in her left leg that led to a heart attack. Lorna O. was the iconoclastic entrepreneur of LMH Exporters and a retired executive of Raymond Precision Industries. She held a baccalaureate in international marketing from Quinnipiac College.
Born in Meriden, CT to the late Ruth Gurney and Rodney Oefinger, she lived most of her life in Middletown. Her older brother Rodney, and her younger brother Fred, are deceased. Harold Murray and Richard Hyland were her late husbands. Her son, John Murray is deceased.
She leaves a daughter, Lorna Hyland, a son-in-law Scott Counsell, a son, Russell Hyland, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and extended family.
A private observance will be held by immediate family. To send condolences, please forward to: The HCS Family, 29 Selfridge Road, Bedford, MA 01730. Doolittle Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Published by The Middletown Press on Jun. 29, 2013.

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William Oefinger

January 12, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Paul Rousseau

July 22, 2013

I had not seen Lorna in over 25 years. When I was having serious medical concerns of my own, Lorna sent letters letting me know that I was on her prayer list. Thank you Lorna

July 2, 2013

Dear Lorna & Russ & Families , I will miss your Mom ( Grandmother )She was a true friend , always the first to respond during difficult times & always willing to enjoy friendships to the fullest . She leaves a large void in many lives . I'll treasure her memory forever . Love, Marge McKay

July 1, 2013

Remembering the good times the Lunch Bunch enjoyed with Lorna, Beverly, Elsa, Margaret, and Marion. "My Stars!"

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